Service Air Filter Elements

Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids are hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components.

Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element.


Service Primary Air Filter Element:

  1. Procedure shown for 3025E, it is similar for other models.

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    3025E Shown

    A - Hold Down Strap

    B - Latch

    C - Air Filter Canister Cover

    D - Primary Element

    Park machine safely.



  2. Allow engine to cool.

  3. Raise hood and remove side panel.

  4. Remove hold down strap (A).

  5. Tilt up canister and release latches (B) and remove canister cover (C).

  6. Remove and discard primary element (D). Clean out any dirt in canister, taking care not to damage secondary filter element. Replace with a new primary filter element.

  7. Install canister cover with rubber dust unloading valve pointing downward.

  8. Secure latches.

  9. Lower hood.


Service Secondary Air Filter Element:

Avoid damage! Secondary element does not need routine replacement. Visually inspect it without removing from canister. Do not attempt to clean secondary element. If secondary element is replaced, install new primary and secondary element immediately to prevent dust from entering the air intake system.

  1. Remove canister cover.

  2. Remove and discard primary air filter element.

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    A - Secondary Element

    Remove and discard secondary air filter element (A). Replace with a new secondary air filter element.



  4. Install new primary air filter element.

  5. Install canister cover.

  6. Position canister back in place and install strap.

  7. Lower hood.

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